Shinobi-Wan
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Geeky tagged with Star Wars / Jedi / Shinobi / Ninja / Obi-Wan Kenobi / Light Saber / Sword / Death Star OnFeudal Japan gave us the Shinobi. George Lucas gave us the Jedi (he also gave us Ja Ja Binks, but I am conveniently ignoring that). Both are respected warrior groups versed in the art of war. Both favor sword-like weapons: Jedi use Light Sabers, Shinobi use Katanas; and both favor […]
Hello Koshka
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Pop Culture tagged with Alex DeLarge / A Clockwork Orange / Burgess / Ultraviolence / Hello Kitty / Stanly Kubrick / Japanese OnWelcome to the world of A Clockwork Kitty. Alex DeLarge – the protagonist in Burgess’s novel and Kubrick’s film, A Clockwork Orange – meets Japanese children’s icon Hello Kitty in this ultraviolent mash-up. Because cats get the whole charming yet cruel thing.
Lo Pan’s High Cuisine
Posted by admin in Movies & TV tagged with Big Trouble in Little China OnLo Pan’s High Cuisine – if you like John Carpenter, and you like puns, then you might tolerate this… Inspired by the cult film “Big Trouble in Little China”.
No Louding
Posted by admin in Miscellaneous tagged with China / Sign / Chinglish / No Louding / Pacman OnChinglish (noun). The art of translating Chinese into English which – through poor grammar, spelling and total lack of knowledge or understanding of the English language – is unintentionally humorous and nonsensical in both languages. Chinglish is abound far and wide in China from street signs to restaurants; advertisements to […]
Lucky Thunder Cat
Posted by admin in Movies & TV tagged with Lucky Cat / Chinese / Thunder Cats / Fortune / Lion-O / Thundera / Snarf OnIf you’ve ever walked into a Chinese restaurant – or any shop owned by Chinese – you’ve probably seen the Lucky Cat on the shop counter. Believed to bring good luck to the owner, the lucky cat often has one paw raised welcoming you to the establishment. And what could […]
Hello Communist Kitty
Posted by admin in Pop Culture tagged with Chairman Mao / China / Propaganda / Communism / Little Red Book / Hello Kitty / Mao Suit / Mao Hat OnWhat better than transforming a Japanese children’s icon into the spokeskitty for the communist propaganda machine? Hello Kitty gets a communist makeover with the communist hat, suit and little red book made famous by China’s father of communism, Chairman Mao Zedong.
Monkey Magic
Posted by admin in Movies & TV tagged with Monkey Magic / Journey to the West / Monkey / Pigsy / Sandy / Tripitaka OnEvery child of the 80’s remembers the cult classic TV show Monkey, based on the Chinese folktale Journey to the West. What better way to learn about Chinese culture than through a Japanese production of a Chinese classic dubbed into English? Monkey Magic features the heroes of the story: Pigsy […]
Danger Mao
Posted by admin in Movies & TV tagged with Chairman Mao / China / Mao Zedong / Danger Mouse / Cartoon OnHe’s the greatest, He’s fantastic Wherever there’s danger he’ll be there He’s the ace, He’s amazing He’s the strongest he’s the quickest he’s the best Danger Mao He’s terrific, He’s magnific He’s the greatest communist leader in the world Danger Mao Power House He’s the fastest he’s the greatest he’s […]
Mighty Mao
Posted by admin in Movies & TV tagged with Chairman Mao / China / Mao Zedong / Mighty Mouse OnMr. trouble never hangs around, when he hears this Mighty sound, Here I come to save the day! That means that Mighty Mao is on the way! Yes sir, when there is a wrong to right, Mighty Mao will join the fight! He will march across the land, And bring […]
Visit Arrakis
Posted by admin in Movies & TV tagged with Travel / Dune / Frank Herbert / Arrakis / Fremen / Tours / Stillsuit / Melange / Harvester / Guild Navigator / Shai-Hulud OnFrom food-tours of Caladan to hunting tours on Geidi Prime; walking tours of the Imperial Capital, Kaitain to Highliner cruises around the galaxy, the Dune universe provides a multitude of travel destinations for travelers from all walks of life. And for the adventurous (and pilgrims in years to come), there […]
Don’t Kid Yourself Jimmy
Posted by admin in Typographic tagged with The Simpsons / Cow / Meat / Vegetarian OnDon’t kid yourself, Jimmy. If a cow ever got the chance, he’d eat you and everyone you care about. Inspired by The Simpsons episode “Lisa the Vegetarian“.
Time Lord Cafe
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Typographic tagged with Doctor Who / Music / Whovian / Time Lord / Hard Rock Cafe / Memorabilia OnThe über-cool cafe with random Time Lord memorabilia hanging on the walls. Perhaps you like musical memorabilia such as records from The WHOs Reunion Tour or Daleks in Abbey Road; perhaps you want to see the Doctors head in a jar (a very popular option with Dalek visitors); or maybe […]
Robo Holmes
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Pop Culture tagged with Sherlock Holmes / Cyborg / Hat / Robocop / Pipe / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle / Professor James Moriaty OnAfter a fatal confrontation with Professor James Moriaty, Sherlock Holmes is brought back to life in the form of an experimental crime-fighting cyborg known as RoboHolmes. With machine-like powers of calculation and deduction to solve a case, and a bloody-great gun to enforce justice, RoboHolmes represents the penultimate in both […]
Leading Causes of Accidents
Posted by admin in Video Games tagged with Super Mario Bros / Nintendo / Car Accident / Speeding / Texting / Turtle Shells / Mario Kart OnWith the holiday period now over, it is once again time to investigate the leading causes of car accidents on the roads this season. Speeding, of course, is again number one. Another usual suspect – texting while driving – is in second spot, while for the first time since 1992 […]
A Drink From the Future
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Pop Culture tagged with Futurama / Doctor / Beer / Alcohol / Brew / RBCBrewhouse / Beer Label / Zoidberg / Carlsberg OnJohn Zoidberg may possibly be the most incompetent Doctor in the universe, but what he lacks in medical acumen, he more than makes up for in brewing skills. Using a special recipe from his home planet, Decapod 10, and fermentation process utilizing his own ink sacks for that special taste, […]
Classic Blunders
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Typographic tagged with 8-bit / The Princess Bride / Iocane Powder / Inconceivable / Classic Blunders / Vizzini / Westley OnThe Princess Bride was a childhood classic. Never seen The Princess Bride? Inconceivable! Inspired by Vizzini’s quote during his battle of wits with the man in black, this tee illustrates the classic blunders in full 8-bit retro-gaming glory. And remember, only by building up an immunity to iocane powder can […]
Pigs in Space
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Typographic OnDo you remember the adventures of Captain Link Hogthrob, First Mate Piggy, and Dr. Julius Strangepork aboard the Swinetrek? As I’ve got older and reflected upon Pigs in Space, I’ve realized that this simple sketch represents various aspects of my childhood and adult life – The Muppets, Science Fiction and […]
The Three Broomsticks
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Pop Culture tagged with Harry Potter / Alcohol / The Three Broomsticks / Butterbeer / Hogsmeade / Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardary OnIf you’re wondering around Hogsmead and you find yourself in want of an ale, what better place to go than the Three Broomsticks. Whether you are wanting Butterbeer, Firewhiskey, Red Currant Rum or a Dungbarrel Spiced Mead, The Three Broomsticks can accommodate your needs. The Three Broomsticks. Cleaner glasses than […]
Zombie Exit
Posted by admin in Typographic tagged with Zombie / Exit / Apocalypse / Sign OnEveryone should have a plan in case of a zombie apocalypse, whether it’s meeting down at the local pub or taking on the undead in an unholy war. Whatever your intended plan, you’ll also need an exit strategy. Be prepared and be sure to take note of all emergency zombie […]
LMAO
Posted by admin in Pop Culture tagged with LMAO / Chairman Mao / China / Revolution / Mao Zedong / Communist / Laugh My Ass Off OnLMAO has become pretty common vocab these days for “Laugh My Ass Off”. Of course, this acronym was originally adopted by the Chinese to describe their always optimistic and happy leader Mao Zedong, known widely as Laughing Mao. Mao Zedong. Leader. Revolutionary. Librarian. Scholar. Joke Teller. What can we say? […]
Vote Smuggler
Posted by admin in Movies & TV tagged with Firefly / Serenity / Star Wars / Han Solo / Malcolm Reynolds / Space Cowboy / Smuggler OnWith the current political climate, the time is right for a new party to arise. One that stands against the wealthy corporate Empire AND the freeloaders; one that represents the hard working and entrepreneurial working class; one built on skill, leadership and bravery, that appreciates innovation and knows just how […]
iMutant
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Pop Culture tagged with iPhone / App / X-Men / iMutant / Mutant / Marvel OnEver find yourself needing to communicate your thoughts directly into someone’s mind? Have you found yourself wishing you could travel through time quickly and securely? Want to start a war between mutants and non-mutants but need more powers? Well fret no longer, for now there’s the iMutant. Simply press the […]
There is no charge for awesomeness
Posted by admin in Movies & TV / Typographic tagged with Kung Fu / Panda / Dreamworks / Po / Awesomeness OnLegend tells of a legendary warrior whose Kung Fu skills were the stuff of legend. He was so deadly in fact that his enemies would go blind from overexposure to pure awesomeness. How can one repay such awesomeness? Simple. There is no charge for awesomeness. Inspired by the famous words […]
